Monday, November 28, 2011

Does Anyone Miss Winter?

Except for the snow we had a few weeks ago, we had an exceptionally mild November. Most here don't complain and seem to resolutely accept that the snows and cold will inevitably come. And when they do, watch out. Meanwhile, the warm temps allowed me to do a lot of outdoor projects I had put off while I was doing a lot of long-distance running-training this season.

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I love traversing and photographing some of my travels around my home grounds in the Mohawk Valley. But those who know me also know that I am an avid long distance runner, recently running my 38th long distance race. My long time running goal was to run the NYC Marathon which I accomplished last November, and after the recent tragedy at the Boston Marathon, to run Boston as well. My son and I have started our quest to conquer and capture (on camera and canvas) NY's 46/100 high peaks. I hope you don't mind me "mixing in" some of these adventures along with my regular posts, as this has become a significant part of my life and my families too! ~Happy Travelin!

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If you live here already maybe you can share some of your own favorite places to enjoy the beauty, scenery, food, and art of the MV/Upstate area. I've found that many places are often closely guarded secrets that most of us never knew existed unless we happen to stumble on them(like I often do). Others are often inaccessible. Inaccessibility has always been a problem in this area, however projects like the Erie Canal trail system, 840-Judd Rd Trail, Utica Marsh and the opening ofTrenton Falls periodically have made enjoying the outdoors for average upstaters and visitors possible. Enjoy all Upstate NY has to offer!

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Naite kurasu mo issho, waratte kurasu mo issho. It is the same life whether we spend it crying or laughing. ~Japanese Proverb

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Recently reopened after a major expansion of the stage and backstage areas to accomodate full-scale Broadway Shows. A beautiful example of "Mexican Baroque" deisgned by architect Thomas Lamb

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Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories. ~From the movie An Affair to Remember

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Lord I recall my little townComing home after schoolRiding my bike past the gates of the factoriesMy mom doing the laundryHanging out shirts in the dirty breeze...~Paul Simon

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Oriskany Battlefield Monument

Rt 69, Oriskany NY. Site of one of the bloodiest battles for the colonies in the American Revolution

Busy Corner, Utica, NY

Although "not so busy" as it used to be, Utica's "Busy Corner" still remains a landmark area for most Utica area residents

Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Oneida Square, Utica, NY

Erected in 1891 in memory of Uticans who fought in the Civil War.

Munson Williams Art Museum-Pratt School Of Art

This building is truly one of the gems of the Mohawk Valley. Designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, it was reputed to be his favorite work. Even the fixtures and hangars for coats were designed by him!